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The trilateral meeting between the leaders was the second Japan-America-India or JAI meeting. (Photo: PIB India | Twitter)

G-20 Summit: Modi, Trump, Shinzo Abe focus on Indo-Pacific during trilateral meeting

During the Japan-America-India trilateral meeting, PM Modi highlighted 'the importance India attaches to' the grouping.

28 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

The Prime Minister said that he wants to discuss Iran, 5G, bilateral relations and defence ties with Trump. (Photo: AP)

G-20 Summit: PM Modi, Donald Trump hold talks; discuss trade, defence

Modi thanked Trump for expressing his 'love towards India' in a letter recently delivered by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

28 Jun 2019 9:07 AM

Trump is scheduled to hold nine bilateral meetings, with nations such as Japan, China and Russia, at the June 28-29 G-20 summit. (Photo: ANI)

G-20 Summit: Trump meets Abe amid controversy over Japan-US security alliance

'If Japan is attacked, we will fight World War III,' Trump said.

28 Jun 2019 8:58 AM

The Prime Minister is in Osaka for the G-20 Summit. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

G-20 Summit: ‘Terrorism biggest threat to humanity,’ says PM Modi

Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka, PM said that there is need to stop all mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

28 Jun 2019 8:53 AM

The Prime Minister initiated the meeting with the US President with expressing his gratitude over the latter's congratulatory remarks on securing a landslide victory in the recently held general elections in India. (Photo: ANI)

G-20 Summit: Iran, 5G, defence among top agendas for Modi-Trump meet

On his part, President Trump assured Modi that Washington and New Delhi would continue to work closely on trade and defence ties.

28 Jun 2019 8:50 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora. (Photo: ANI)

PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'

Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.

27 Jun 2019 5:33 PM

Brent futures were up 50 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at USD 65.70 a barrel.

Oil prices climb as US, Iran tensions mount

West Texas Intermediate crude was up 70 cents, or 1.2 per cent, at USD 58.13 a barrel.

24 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 3-1 to win FIH Series Finals

Skipper Rani Rampal, the best player of the tournament, netted a goal in the third minute.

23 Jun 2019 7:27 PM

The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the efficiency of its punctual transport systems. (Photo: Representational)

Tiny insect stops dozens of trains, affects 12k people in Japan

Local media said the slug had been burned to death after short-circuiting the device.

23 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

The former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea striker finished his career at Japanese club Sagan Tosu (Photo: AFP)

Retiring Spain star Torres eyes future coaching role

The 35-year-old, once one of the deadliest marksmen in the world, would not rule out a future in coaching.

23 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Pensions are a particularly sensitive topic for Abe. (Photo: File)

Shinzo Abe criticised over pension report, calls it 'misunderstanding'

Abe has made reform of the social security system a top priority to cope with Japan's fast-ageing, shrinking population.

19 Jun 2019 5:03 PM

The nation's meteorological agency had warned Tuesday that a wave of one metre (three feet) could hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, but only small ripples of 10 centimetres were recorded. (Photo: File)

Japan: 6.4 magnitude earthquake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt

The earthquake struck at a late hour in mainly sparsely populated areas so it was not easy to evaluate the damage immediately.

19 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at USD 62.48 a barrel by 0028 GMT.

Oil extends gains amid Middle East tensions, US-China trade deal hopes

US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 44 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to USD 54.34 a barrel.

19 Jun 2019 8:46 AM

A wave of one metre (three feet) is expected to hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, the nation's meteorological agency said. (Photo: Representational)

Japan issues tsunami advisory following quake

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the northwest of the country.

18 Jun 2019 7:35 PM

Sunday's incident follows a case last month in which a knife-wielding middle-aged man killed a girl and an adult, injuring 17 people near the capital, Tokyo. (Representational Image)

Japanese man arrested for stabbing police officer, grabbing loaded gun

The 33-year-old suspect, caught while lying on a bench beneath which the stolen gun had been placed, has denied the charges.

17 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

Many countries, including Japan, have seen plastic waste pile up in the wake of the ban. (Photo: File)

G20 countries set to seal marine pollution deal

Plastic pollution has become an increasing concern, particularly after bans imposed by some countries on the import of plastic waste.

16 Jun 2019 6:38 PM

Performing dangerous stunts with drones such as sharp plunges will also be subject to fines of up to 500,000 yen. (Representational Image)

'Don't drink and fly drones,' say Japanese MPs

Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine of up to 300,000 yen (USD 2,750).

13 Jun 2019 3:01 PM

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the lack of substantial legal protection for sexual assault victims in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

After #MeToo, Japan sexual abuse survivors seek reform in rape law through #WithYou

Legislators revised Japan’s century-old rape law in 2017 to include harsher penalties, among other changes.

12 Jun 2019 12:03 PM

It will be the first time podiums have been made from recycled materials and organisers say they will need about 45 tonnes of plastic to fashion around 100 podiums for the Games. (Photo: File)

Olympics 2020: Podiums to be constructed with plastic waste in Tokyo

Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto said the plan would help push a message of sustainability.

11 Jun 2019 2:56 PM

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters that Washington stood ready to impose more tariffs on China if President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping fail to strike a deal at the G20 summit later this month in Osaka. (Photo: AP)

G20 says worsening trade wars pose risk to world economy

G20 finance minister and central bank chiefs produced statement saying, ‘growth remains low and risks remain tilted to the downside.’

09 Jun 2019 3:36 PM

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